UTHSC In the Media


Why do we always seem to catch a cold or flu in cold weather? A new study explains

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Dr. Santosh Kumar, a professor at the University of Tennessee Health Science Center, told MNT that: “The study shows a significant role of nasal epithelial extracellular vesicles (EVs) in the sensitivity to viral or other infections and perhaps a self-defense mechanism via TLR. In addition, the EVs’ biology via TLR may change based on the presence of… Read More


Cellworks Biosimulation Study Reveals Biomarkers That Predict Response to Hypomethylating Agents and Patient Survival in MDS

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Cellworks Group Inc., a leader in Precision Drug Development and Personalized Therapy Biosimulation, today announced results from a study that examined how Differentiation Scoring (DS) derived from key myeloid biomarkers in individual Myelodysplastic Syndrome (MDS) patients using the Cellworks Platform and Computational Biology Model (CBM) can predict response to Hypomethylating Agents (HMA). “MDS patients typically… Read More


UT Health Science Center to allow new pharmacy students to train in Nashville, Knoxville

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The University of Tennessee Health Science Center will allow first-year pharmacy students to begin their four-year training programs on UT’s Nashville and Knoxville campuses for the first time next year, officials announced this week.


Health Care Notes: UT opens Nashville campus to first-year pharmacy students

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First-year pharmacy students at the University of Tennessee can begin their education at three Health Science Center campuses starting in the fall of 2023, pending approval from the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education. UT previously required all pharmacy students to complete their first year on the Memphis campus, but now will allow first-year enrollment in… Read More


Memphis People in Business: Dec. 8, 2022

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Tara Jackson Lemoine has been named the new executive director for the Center for Health Care Improvement and Patient Simulation (CHIPS) at the University of Tennessee Health Science Center. She joined UTHSC to lead the Center for Healthcare Improvement and Patient Simulation, a nearly $40 million simulation building that opened in 2018 on the Memphis campus.


Health Care Heroes 2022: David Shibata of UTHSC

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As chair of the Department of Surgery at the University of Tennessee Health Science Center (UTHSC), Dr. David Shibata oversees 70 faculty members and 50 surgical residents in a division that stretches from cardiac surgery, general surgery, pediatric cardiothoracic surgery, pediatric surgery, plastic and reconstructive surgery, surgical oncology, thoracic surgery, transplant surgery, trauma/surgical critical care, and vascular… Read More


Continuing Education for Medical Professionals

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Education at UTHSC is focused on preparing practitioners to meet the contemporary challenges facing our patient population. Specifically, advances in the management of solid cancers and leukemias, management of the patient with long COVID, and staying up to date with latest clinical practice guidelines are the primary focus of CME education efforts at UTHSC. Additionally,… Read More


Regional One Health President and CEO Inducted into Tennessee Health Care Hall of Fame

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Reginald Coopwood, MD, president and CEO of Regional One Health has been inducted into the Tennessee Health Care Hall of Fame. Coopwood’s contributions to health care can be felt today and will be felt for years to come. Among his recent accomplishments: Strengthening Regional One Health’s relationship with the University of Tennessee Health Science Center… Read More